In a significant legislative move, Kenyan President William Ruto has formally assented to the Births and Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024, which is designed to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of birth registration processes in the country. This amendment aims to improve the management of vital statistics, ensuring that births are recorded accurately and in a timely manner, thereby establishing a more robust framework for identifying citizens and planning for social services.

Additionally, President Ruto has approved the Pyrethrum Repeal Bill 2024, which seeks to remove outdated legal provisions that have hindered the growth of the pyrethrum sector in Kenya. This repeal is expected to unlock opportunities for reforms within the horticultural and agro-industrial value chains, ultimately benefiting local farmers and businesses involved in pyrethrum production, an important crop for the country's economy.

The enactment of these bills aligns with the Kenyan government's broader agenda to modernize public administration and promote socio-economic growth. Alongside these, the Social Work Professionals Bill 2023 was also signed into law, establishing regulatory standards for social work professionals, which is part of a concerted effort to improve governance and the provision of social services in the nation. Overall, these legislative actions signal the government’s commitment to reform and development in key sectors of Kenyan society.